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01 - Impact of Video Games on the Behavior of High School Students

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).01
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).01      Published : Jun 2023

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    Video games are frequently viewed to be exciting instructional methods and instruments. Although some of these video games may be helpful in particular educational settings, the vast majority of students use them for entertainment purposes and have thus grown attached. This investigation sought to determine how violent video games shape the conduct of Faisalabad's pupils in school. In this investi... Details

    Video Games, Students, Schools, Aggression, Behaviour, Social Learning Theory, Script Theory, Academic Behaviour, Psychological Behaviour, PUBG, GTA, Taken 3, Violence

    (1) Ashraf Iqbal
    Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Nimra Maqbool
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Mass Communication, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Tanveer Hussain
    Assistant Professor, Department of Communication and Media Research, School of communication studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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02 - Evaluating the Management Skills and Organizational Culture of School Heads in S

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).02
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).02      Published : Jun 2023

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    Effective school leadership plays a crucial role in promoting a positive organizational culture and enhancing the quality of education in schools. This study aimed to evaluate the management skills and organizational culture of school heads in Southern Punjab. A quantitative research approach was used to gather information from the school head in Southern Punjab. A sample of 294 head teachers from... Details

    Management Skills, Organizational Culture, School Heads, Education and Leadership

    (1) Muhammad Naeem Qaisar
    PhD Scholar, Department of Educational Training, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Shakir
    Associate Professor, Department of Educational Training, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Safura Fatima
    PhD Scholar, Department of Educational Training, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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03 - An Interplay of Students' Quality of Life and Academic Motivation at College Lev

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).03
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).03      Published : Jun 2023

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    The best way for a person or an adult to gain knowledge, understanding, competence, and a positive outlook is through formal education. As a result, one undergoes maturation, honed skill, and instruction. The objective of the study is to find out the relationship between the quality of college life and students' academic motivation at the college level in the Multan division. The study used the de... Details

    Quality Life, Academic Motivation, College Level

    (1) Namra Munir
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Education, Lahore – Vehari Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Humera Bhatti
    MS Scholar, Department of Education, University of Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Syeda Asma Sarwar
    MS Scholar, Department of Education, University of Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
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04 - Effect of Higher Education in Fostering Civic Values among University Students

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).04
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).04      Published : Jun 2023

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    Education plays a pivotal role to shape students personality for the benefit of society. The objective of the study was to find out the existing and achieved level of civic values. The population was undergraduate students studying social sciences at the University of Sargodha. The intact classes of BS 1st and 8th semesters were the sample of the study. The data were collected through a questionna... Details

    University Students, Higher Education, Civic Values

    (1) Muhammad Ihsan
    Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Zainab Sherazi
    Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Khizar Hayat
    PhD, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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05 - Comparative Analysis of Quality Teaching and Management Practices in Pre-PSSP an

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).05
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).05      Published : Jun 2023

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    The Punjab Education Sector Reform Program (PSSP) was implemented in 2012 to improve the quality of education in public schools in Punjab, Pakistan. This study aims to compare the quality of teaching and management practices in public schools in Lodhran before and after the implementation of PSSP. The nature of the study was descriptive, while a survey was used to gather information from 250 PSSP ... Details

    Quality Teaching, Management Practices, Public School Supports Program

    (1) Zafar Iqbal
    Elementary School Teacher (EST), Government High School Railway Station, Lodhran, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Shakir
    Associate Professor, Department of Educational Training, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Safura Fatima
    PhD Scholar, Department of Educational Training, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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06 - Effects of Blended Learning on Reading Comprehension: A Case Study of High Schoo

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).06
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).06      Published : Jun 2023

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    MALL has grown in ESL classes during the previous decade. Researchers may now study the pros and cons of blended learning (BL), which combines online and in-person education. This quasi-experimental research examined how BL affects reading comprehension. This research examined how blended learning (BL) affected students' writing comprehension. 60 Pakistani secondary school pupils were split into c... Details

    Blended Learning, Mobile-Assisted Language Learning, Reading Comprehension, Traditional Instruction

    (1) Muhammad Shoaib Mehmood
    MPhil Scholar, Department of English, Lahore Leads University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Shahid Hussain Shahid
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Humanities & Arts, Khawaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Arif Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of English Language & Literature, Institute of Linguistics & Humanities, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
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07 - Politeness in the Classrooms of the Visually Impaired Students: A Case Study

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).07
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).07      Published : Jun 2023

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    The present study focuses on the use of politeness in teacher-student interaction in a Special Education institute in Pakistan. Using the concepts of Brown and Levinson (1987) and Leech (2014), visually impaired students in grade 8th were observed using or flouting politeness strategies and maxims in the classroom. The results show that the students used both positive and negative politeness strat... Details

    Politeness, Interaction, Special Education, Visually-Impaired, Inclusiveness, Pakistan.

    (1) Fatima Sagheer Aasi
    MPhil Scholar, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Akifa Imtiaz
    Associate Professor, Department of English, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Asma Kashif Shahzad
    Associate Professor, Humanities Department, COMSATS University Islamabad, Vehari Campus, Pakistan.
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08 - Investigating the Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and English Learni

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).08
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).08      Published : Jun 2023

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    This study had been conducted to explore the relationship of emotional intelligence with motivation for learning English. The population of the study comprised the Government high schools of the Gujranwala division. A multistage technique of sampling had been used to select the sample for the study and 758 students including 412 girls & 346 boys were chosen. Two questionnaires were used by the... Details

    Emotions, Emotional Intelligence, Motivation, Motivation for Learning English

    (1) Riffat Ahmad
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Tanveer Kouser
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Khalid Rashid
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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09 - Exploring the Entrepreneurial Intention, Expectations of Success and Self-effica

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).09
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).09      Published : Jun 2023

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    The purpose of the study was to explore the entrepreneurial intention, expectations of success, and self-efficacy among students of Sports Sciences in the district of Bahawalpur. The descriptive research method was used to collect data from the students of the Department of Sports Sciences of different colleges of Bahawalpur. A total of 300 students who have completed their intermediate level and... Details

    Intention, Self-Efficacy, Self-Reliance, Locus of Control and Entrepreneurship

    (1) Sidra Naz
    Lecturer Physical Education, Department of Higher Education, Government Graduate College for Women, Dubai Mahal Road Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Zahra Hafeez
    Assistant Professor Fine Arts, Department of Higher Education, Government Graduate College for Women, Dubai Mahal Road Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Ishrat Siddiqa Lodhi
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
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10 - Role and Responsibilities of Public-School Principals of Karachi: Perceptions &

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).10
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).10      Published : Jun 2023

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    The research study aimed to explore the perception of public school principals about their role and responsibilities for school improvement and to highlight the hurdles that hinder the implementation of the principals' decisions. For this purpose, related literature was reviewed, a qualitative approach phenomenological research design was adopted, and five (05) secondary school principals were int... Details

    School Principals, Perception, Roles, Responsibilities, Hurdles

    (1) Ambreen Fatimah Mooman
    Academic Head, Fatimiyah Education Network, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Samira Ramzan Ali
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, Hamdard University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Ajab Ali Lashari
    Lecturer, Department of Education, Sindh Madressatul Islam University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
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11 - Investigating the Role of Emotional Intelligence for Effective Leadership: A Stu

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).11
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).11      Published : Jun 2023

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    This study examines how urban school principals use EI to lead. A convenient sampling procedure selected two hundred (200) heads from different institutions in Lahore Pakistan. The study found that urban school administrators' leadership effectiveness depends on EI. High-EQ principals lead  schools better, according to the study. They understand and regulate their emotions and those of their ... Details

    EI, Leadership, School, Principals, Urban areas

    (1) Afrina Afzal
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Farah Latif Naz
    Lecturer, Department of Education, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Hamid Nawaz Khan
    Department of Agricultural Extension Education, Faculty of Agriculture & Environment, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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12 - Do They Read for Pleasure? Surveying Secondary School Teachers of District Lahor

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).12
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).12      Published : Jun 2023

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    Every society is focused on developing readers who not only can read but also want to read. This rule is more employed on teachers when it is evidenced that good readers lead to good teachers. The students are modelling their teachers hence, it is necessary for a school teacher to be good readers to produce good readers and lifelong learners. The current study explored secondary teachers’ re... Details

    Reading Habit, Reading Preference, Secondary School Teacher, Gender, Pakistan

    (1) Abdul Jabbar
    Librarian, Department of Political Science, Institute of Information Management, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
    (2) Kishwar Wahab
    Lecturer, Punjab Government, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Nosheen Fatima Warraich
    Chairperson, Institute of Information Management, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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13 - Challenges to the Implementation of Single National Curriculum: A New Tool for E

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).13
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).13      Published : Jun 2023

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    The aim of this study was to examine the feasibility of introducing the Single National Curriculum in Balochistan's public schools. The research analyzed the potential impact of various educational tools, such as the implementation of new educational strategies, trained teachers, and curriculum changes, on achieving educational reform. The study employed a quantitative research approach and SPSS-2... Details

    Education Reform, Implementation of Single National Curriculum, Trained Teachers

    (1) Dur Jan
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, Iqra University Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Anjum Bano Kazimi
    Professor, Department of Education, Iqra University Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Adnan Riaz
    Assistant Professor, English Literature Department, University of Turbat, Balochistan, Pakistan.
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14 - Effect of Supervision on Teachers' Performance at the Secondary Level in Pakista

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).14
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).14      Published : Jun 2023

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    The main purpose of this research study was to determine the Effect of Supervision on Teacher Performance at the secondary level in Pakistan. The sample of the study was 200 teachers randomly selected from 20 schools of district Lahore questionnaire was for the data collected from the subjects in this quantitative study. Frequency, mean, and t-tests were used for the data analysis. Results of the ... Details

    Supervision, Teacher, Performance

    (1) Waqas Shoukat
    Coordinator, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Saba Javed
    M.Phil. Scholar, IER, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Munawwar Ahmed
    Lecturer, Department of Education, Virtual University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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15 - A Correlational Study of the Principals' Instructional Leadership and School Imp

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).15
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).15      Published : Jun 2023

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    The study investigates the relationship between principals' instructional leadership and school improvement at the secondary school level in district Mardan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan. This study aimed to investigate this relationship through a correlational survey (quantitative) research design. All 2644 teachers (male/female) of 167 public sector secondary schools constituted the population of ... Details

    Correlational Study, Instructional Leadership, Secondary School, Madan, Education

    (1) Muhammad Adnan
    PhD Scholar, Teachers Education Department, Qurtuba University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan
    (2) Niaz Ali
    Assistant Professor, Education Department, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University Sheringal, Upper Dir, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Rahim Khan
    Associate Professor, Teachers Education Department, Qurtuba University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
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16 - Upgrade Student Engagement in Online Discussion

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).16
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).16      Published : Jun 2023

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    This case study specifically examines flaws in the design of online conversations created using Salmon's five-stage model, and highlights how easy it is to overlook key aspects when planning an online campaign. In the case study, the topics chosen for discussion failed to resonate with many students on a personal level. This demonstrates the importance of identifying flaws in the design of online ... Details

    Student Engagement, Online Discussion, Salmon's five-stage Model, Education

    (1) Kirshan Kumar Luhana
    Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Sindh University Laar campus Badin, Pakistan.
    (2) Imran Khan
    KICT International Islamic University Malaysia.
    (3) Ali Raza
    Bahria University, Karachi Campus, Karachi, Pakistan.
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17 - Racism and Injustice: A Study of Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah (2018)

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).17
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).17      Published : Jun 2023

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    Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah (2018) masterfully examines American racial injustice, particularly towards Black people. Short stories in the book examine present racial discrimination and injustice. This study analyses Friday Black (2018) short stories for racial injustice using Delgado and Jean's Critical Race Theory (2001). The study seeks to investigate racial prejudice and its effec... Details

    Racism, Injustice, Discrimination.

    (1) Ayesha Sajid Durrani
    Lecturer, English, Government Sadiq College Women University, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Rizwan Mustafa
    Visiting Lecturer, University of Narowal, Narowal, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Rimsha Sameen
    M.Phil., English Literature, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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18 - Perceptions of Nursing Students towards Plagiarism

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).18
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).18      Published : Jun 2023

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    This research study was conducted on “Perceptions of Nursing Students towards Plagiarism” at three private Nursing Institutions in Karachi. The objective of the study was to explore the understanding of nursing students towards plagiarism. Plagiarism is prevalent in academia. Nursing students commit plagiarism due to various reasons, such as a lack of understanding and a lack of acade... Details

    Nursing Students, Perception, Plagiarism, Understanding

    (1) Muhammad Fayyaz Awan
    Senior Lecturer, Sohail University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Yousuf Bhatti
    Assistant Professor, Indus College of Nursing & Midwifery, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Nazmeen Umer
    Nursing Instructor, College of Nursing, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC), Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
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19 - Teachers Conception about Early Childhood Learners Adoption of 21st Century Skil

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).19
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).19      Published : Jun 2023

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    Teachers' views on early childhood learners' 21st-century skills adoption are examined in this study. Education for the 21st century promotes student engagement and prepares them for a global, linked society. The study population was primary school teachers. The researcher randomly sampled two hundred fifty elementary school instructors—a questionnaire collected data for the study. Frequency... Details

    Teachers Awareness, 21st Century Skills, Early Childhood Learners

    (1) Syeda Asma Sarwar
    MS Scholar, Department of Education, University of Sialkot, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Fakhar Ul Zaman
    Visiting Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Narowal, Narowal, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Taslim Ullah
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Sialkot, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
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20 - Explore Professional Development Barriers of Teachers: A Case Study of High Scho

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).20
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).20      Published : Jun 2023

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    The study highlights the need for schools to develop a culture that values and supports ongoing teacher professional development. The study utilized in-depth interviews to collect data from a diverse group of teachers with varying levels of experience and teaching contexts. The participants were selected through purposive sampling to ensure representation from different backgrounds and teaching co... Details

    Professional Development, Lahore, High school, Barriers in Professional Development

    (1) Hafiz Muhammad Afzal Haroon
    Ph.D. Scholar, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Khuwaja Hisham Ul Hassan
    Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business & Management Sciences, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Arif
    Assistant Professor, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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21 - Identifying and Analyzing the Obstacles in Attaining Quality Education at the Se

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).21
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).21      Published : Jun 2023

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     This study aims to identify and analyze the obstacles that hinder the attainment of quality education at the secondary level in District Kohat. The specific objectives include identifying these obstacles, analyzing their impact on the overall quality of education, assessing current strategies and initiatives, and proposing recommendations for improvement. The population of the study consists... Details

    Quality Education, Obstacles, Secondary Level, District Kohat

    (1) Munir Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Malakand, Malakand, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Farid Ullah Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education and Psychology, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Nisar
    Lecturer, Department of Education and Psychology, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
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22 - The Consequence of Proficient Mind-set of Public Secondary School Teachers on Th

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).22
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).22      Published : Jun 2023

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    The worth mentioning objectives of the study were; to determine the proficient mind-set-of teachers towards their profession, and to find out the difference in proficient mind-set-of secondary school teachers based on gender, The Positivist paradigm was followed to design a quantitative research method for collecting evidence to support the study. A sample of 720 teachers from three divisions of P... Details

    Premium Issues, Bent of Mind, Multiple Regressions

    (1) Kaniz Fizza
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Khalid Rashid
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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23 - Impact of Teacher's teaching Strategies on the Academic Achievements of Middle S

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).23
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).23      Published : Jun 2023

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    The purpose of this study was to find out the impact of teachers’ teaching strategies on the academic achievements of middle-section students, particularly in Mathematics. To achieve this, an experiment was carried out under the umbrella of quantitative study. Pre and post-test were taken. The experimental group participants were taught by implementing teaching strategies and controlled grou... Details

    Mathematics, Academic Achievements, Teaching Strategies, Middle Section Students

    (1) Madiha Shafiq
    M.Phil Scholar, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Amir Hashmi
    Associate Professor, Institute of Education & Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Shabana Zafar
    Senior Lecturer, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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24 - Parental Involvement and Academic Motivation in Early Years: A Quantitative Anal

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).24
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).24      Published : Jun 2023

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    Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) aims to develop a child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs integrally in order to lay a strong base for everlasting learning and positive transformation of students. The objective was to find out the relationship between early-year parental involvement and academic motivation along with the impact between these two variables. The researcher... Details

    Parental Involvement, Academic Motivation, Early Childhood Care & Education, Academic Success

    (1) Scherezade Naeem
    Research Scholar, Education Department, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science & Technology, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Najmunnisa Khan
    Associate Professor, Education Department, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
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25 - Relationship of Work Climate and Job Strain Among University Teachers of Azad Ja

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).25
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).25      Published : Jun 2023

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    This study was conducted to find out the relationship between work climate and job strain among university teachers of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. A survey was performed to gather the data for this study, which was descriptive in nature. All (145) of the University of Kotli's instructors made up the study's population. The sample was chosen using a universal sampling method. For instructors, a questio... Details

    Work Climate, Job Strain, University Teachers

    (1) Nazir Haider Shah
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Kotli, AJ&K, Pakistan.
    (2) Imrab Shaheen
    Assistant Professor, Department of Public Administration, University of Kotli, AJ&K, Pakistan.
    (3) Khalid Mahmood Kiani
    Assistant Professor (Visiting), Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
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26 - An Analysis of English Oral Communication Skills after Successful Transition fro

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).26
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).26      Published : Jun 2023

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    The study examines oral communication transitions from primary to elementary English. At the end of primary school, the Pakistani government set an English oral communication standard for all public and private school students. Descriptive study. Convenient sampling and approaching respondents. District Okara elementary schools kept this study. Selecting all Okara primary schools was impossible. D... Details

    Transition, Successful, Primary Level, Elementary Level, English Oral Communication Skills

    (1) Muhammad Naveed Akhtar
    Administrative Officer, Department of Education, University of Education, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Sadia Tariq
    MPhil English Linguistics, Department of English, Riphah International University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Madiha Liaqat
    M.Phil. Education, Institute of Agricultural Extension, Education and Rural Develompent, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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27 - Assessment Rubrics as Effective Feedback: Prospective Teachers' Perceptions and

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).27
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).27      Published : Jun 2023

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    This paper examines the receptiveness among prospective teachers for rubrics as effective feedback for learning and assessment. It also investigates the dispositions among prospective teachers toward the practice of rubrics in their future classrooms. It uses a qualitative research approach and collects data from 15 participants who were selected through a purposive sampling method from four unive... Details

    Rubrics, Feedback, Assessment Tools, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Authentic Assessment

    (1) Tayyaba Tariq Mir
    M.Phil. Scholar, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Amna Arif
    M.Phil. Scholar, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Fariha Gul
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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28 - Uncovering Teachers' Perceptions, Overcoming Barriers, and Introducing an Effect

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).28
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).28      Published : Jun 2023

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    This study explores the effectiveness of 21st-century soft skills, namely communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity (4Cs) in education. The study adopts a narrative design and targets ten school leaders and teachers as the purposively sampled participants. The semi-structured interviews focused on assessing the effectiveness of the 4Cs and identifying barriers to their implem... Details

    21st-Century Skills, 4Cs, Classroom Practice, School Education, Framework for 4Cs

    (1) Syeda Um E Laila Naqvi
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Iqra Sharif
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Imran Khan
    Visiting Faculty, University of Narowal, Narowal, Punjab, Pakistan.
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29 - Factors Influence Female Teachers' Academic Competencies at the Secondary School

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).29
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).29      Published : Jun 2023

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    The research focuses on how many factors influence the academic competencies of female secondary school educators. The study set out to accomplish the research objective of identifying the factors that affect the competencies of female secondary school teachers. The study employed a descriptive research strategy. All female secondary school teachers in Central Punjab were included in the study pop... Details

    Female teacher, academic competencies, Secondary schools

    (1) Fakhar Ul Zaman
    Visiting Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Narowal, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Taslim Ullah
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Sadia Waris
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, University of Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
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30 - Role of Secondary School Heads Toward Teachers' Pedagogical Competence: A Locali

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).30
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).30      Published : Jun 2023

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    The study investigated the role of secondary school heads (SSHs) to improve teachers' pedagogical competence (TPC), and to find out differences in the role of SSHs to improve TPC. The study was descriptive in nature and a survey method was adopted. The population was the secondary school teachers (SSTs) of public secondary schools. Multi-stage random sampling was used. 432 SSTs were selected as a ... Details

    School Leadership, Teachers' Pedagogical Competence, Secondary School Heads, Secondary School Teachers

    (1) Syed Faiyaz Ahmad Zaidi
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Naeem Ullah
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Jam Muhammad Zafar
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
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31 - Comparing the Impact of Online Learning Platforms and Traditional Classroom Sett

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).31
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).31      Published : Jun 2023

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    This study evaluated online and traditional learning for effectiveness and student satisfaction. 500 university students evaluated both learning methods. Data was quantified. Age, gender, and major were collected for diversity. Two questionnaires assessed student satisfaction and performance with online learning platforms and traditional classrooms. Likert-scale items rated satisfaction and effica... Details

    Student, Satisfaction, Online Learning, Traditional Classroom

    (1) Sumaira Batool
    PhD Scholar, Department of Educational Sciences, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Nadia Mehrukh
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, Alhamd Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Waseem
    M.Phil. (Education), Department of Early Childhood Education and Elementary Teacher Education (ECE&ETE), Faculty of Education, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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32 - The Importance of Elementary School Teachers in Encouraging Students to Learn th

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).32
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).32      Published : Jun 2023

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    This study was conducted to explore the role of teachers to sustain student motivation towards English language learning. The purpose of this study was to find the level of government teachers' knowledge and expertise to employ motivational strategies in their classrooms, particularly at the elementary level. This descriptive study has been constructed on a "post-positivist paradigm" which falls u... Details

    Motivation, Sustain, ESL, Intrinsic, Extrinsic

    (1) Hajra Arshad
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Business and Management Sciences, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Naveed Ahmad Taseer
    PhD Scholar, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Aamir Hashmi
    Associate Professor, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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33 - Education Under Border Shelling: Evidence from Schools Near Line of Control in A

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).33
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).33      Published : Jun 2023

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     This study was undertaken in schools which are situated near the Line of Control (LOC) in AJ&K. Objectives of the study were to find the effect of border shelling on educational setup in these schools. The population of the study was elementary and secondary school teachers who were teaching in schools near LOC in Tehsil Abbaspor District Poonch AJ&K. Universal sampling technique was... Details

    Border Shelling, Education, Infrastructure. Student Enrollment, Teacher and Student Stress

    (1) Zafar Saleem
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Mohid-ud-Din Islamic University Nerian Sharif, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K), Pakistan.
    (2) Shabeena Shaheen
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Mohid-ud-Din Islamic University Nerian Sharif, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K), Pakistan.
    (3) Muhabat Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Loralai, Balochistan, Pakistan.
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34 - Managing Public Elementary School Classrooms in Lahore: Physical Facilities Rela

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).34
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).34      Published : Jun 2023

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    This study aimed to develop an understanding of the physical facility-related challenges that novice teachers in public elementary schools have faced during classroom management in their first three years. The semi-structured interview research design was employed, and the data was collected from a purposive sample of twenty novice public school teachers who had less than three years of experience... Details

    Classroom Management, Elementary Schools, Physical Facilities, Novice Teachers, Challenges, Furniture, Electricity

    (1) Ayesha Saleem
    Assistant Professor, Division of Education, University of Education, Township Campus, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Yaar Muhammad
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, Government College Women's University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Naima Qureshi
    Assistant Professor, Division of Education, University of Education, Township Campus, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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35 - Causes of High Dropouts & Poor Enrollment at Primary School Level in Balochi

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).35
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).35      Published : Jun 2023

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    This research was carried out to explore causes of high dropouts and poor enrollment at primary school level in district Chagai Balochistan. The purpose of this study was to explore the Dropout & Low Enrolment causes, their interdependence and interconnectivity to be able to have a clear picture and find out recommendations and solutions of these issues. Governments in all tear are working har... Details

    Causes, High Dropout, Poor Enrolment, Chagai

    (1) Gul Khan Naseer Baloch
    Ph.D. Research Scholar, Sindh Development Studies Centre, Sindh University, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Ghulam Ali Jariko
    Dean, The University of Modern Sciences, Tando Muhammad Khan (TUMS), Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Shahab Uddin Mughal
    Ex-Director, Sindh Development Studies Centre, Sindh University, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.
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36 - English Language Anxiety: Investigating the Effect on Primary School Teachers' P

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).36
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).36      Published : Jun 2023

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    This study has been conducted by the researcher under a positivist paradigm while opting for the Quantitative approach. The study has been conducted while including 230 ESTs purposively and included in the study. All of the selected teachers were serving in FGEI's (C/G) Lahore region. The teachers' perspectives regarding their anxiety were measured with the help of a questionnaire comprising 30 it... Details

    Language Anxiety; Primary Teachers, Performance in English

    (1) Ashfaq Afzal
    Head of Education Department, Pakistan Gospel Mission, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Shahid Zulfiqar Ali
    Ph.D. Scholar, Division of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Suneeta Asghar
    M.Phil. Scholar, Division of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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37 - Unravelling the Link between Social Media Usage and Academic Achievement among E

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).37
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).37      Published : Jun 2023

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    On account of the widespread utilization of social media worldwide, much research has been done to ascertain how it affects the Learning achievement of students. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the relationship between social media use and academic performance in English as a second language (ESL) students. 412 secondary school students from Karachi participated in the study,which ... Details

    Social media platforms, Academic performance, ESL learners, Quantitative study, Social networking websites

    (1) Muhammad Ramzan
    Ph.D. Scholar English Linguistics, Department of English Linguistics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Rozina Bibi
    Lecturer, Department of English Linguistics and Literature, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Nafeesa Khunsa
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of English, NUML Islamabad, Pakistan.
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38 - Exploring Content-Related Difficulties Faced by Student-teachers of B.Ed Program

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).38
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).38      Published : Jun 2023

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    This study explores student-teacher content-related difficulties in learning the "Derivation" concept in B.Ed. Program of Sukkur IBA University. The qualitative study used exploratory research design and purposive sampling for data collection. Data was collected through interviews and thematically analysed. The study found that most students struggle with derivation, including building a basic con... Details

    Mathematics, Content Related Difficulties, B.Ed. Student-teachers, Derivation

    (1) Ghulam Mohuyddin Solangi
    Assistant Professor Department of Education, Shaheed Benazir Butto University, Shaheed Benazir Abad, Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Amjad Ali Rind
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, IBA University, Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Shahid Hussain Mughal
    Principal, Government Elementary College of Education, Shikarpur, Sindh, Pakistan.
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39 - Author Cannot Die! A Critical Evaluation of Ronald Barthes' Essay The Death of t

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).39
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).39      Published : Jun 2023

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    The status of the Author's identity in Literary Criticism regarding the ownership of meaning created in a text is still unresolved debate. Postmodern critics like Barthes and Foucault attribute no importance to the author in the matter of interpretation of his own literary work. The present research has focused on highlighting the significance of the existence of the Author for a comprehensive und... Details

    Absence, Author, Literary Criticism, Identity, Roland Barthes, Meaning, Reader

    (1) Ali Haider
    Principal, Jinnah College of Education, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Akbar Khan
    Associate Professor, Department of Languages, The University of Chenab, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Iram Sattar
    Lecturer, Punjab College, Sambrial, Punjab, Pakistan.
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40 - Impact of Teachers' Motivation on Students' Performance

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).40
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).40      Published : Jun 2023

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    The main goal of this research was to analyze the impact of the motivation of teachers on the academic achievement of students. For the current study, twenty secondary school teachers from the Faisalabad region participated in structured interviews to collect qualitative data. The interview questions stated that a 20 to 30-minute interview period was to be anticipated. The responses were recorded ... Details

    Teachers' Motivation, Students' Achievement, Motivational Techniques

    (1) Shagufta Nahid
    SST, Government Girls High School, Nisar Colony, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Noshaba Muzaffar
    Headmistress, Government Girls High School, Nisar Colony, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Abbas
    Principal, Workers Welfare School, Sahianwala, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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41 - Sentiments, Attitudes and Concerns toward Inclusion of Public School Teachers ab

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).41
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).41      Published : Jun 2023

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    This study was conducted on assessment of sentiments, Attitudes and concerns towards the inclusion of public-school teachers about disabilities. Data was collected from public school teachers. A cross-sectional study was done in 6 month time period and will be evaluated side by side. Approximately 600 participants were the part of study using nonprobability convenient sampling. Results showed that... Details

    Sentiments, Attitudes, Concerns, Public School Teachers, Disabilities, Cross- Sectional Study, Suitable Strategies, and Fluctuated Levels

    (1) Moazzam Shehzad
    Speech Language Pathologist, Rashid Hospital, Shahkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Luqman Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Riphah International University, Faisalabad Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Hafiza Shabnum Noor
    Senior Lecturer, Riphah College of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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42 - Impact of Using Interactive Smart Boards on Academic Achievement of Secondary Sc

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).42
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).42      Published : Jun 2023

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    The interactive smart board has made the developing system more innovative and sensible.The main goals of the review were to determine the effects of the interactive smart board on science learning among low achievers in school, interactive smart board on science learning among high achiever students in school, and to compare how science students do when using a smart board rather than the traditi... Details

    Interactive Smart Boards, Academic Achievement, Secondary Students, Education

    (1) Abid Ali
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Shafqat Ali
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Iram Parveen
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
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43 - Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Teacher's Performance in Higher Education In

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).43
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).43      Published : Jun 2023

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    This study examines how emotional intelligence affects higher education teachers in Pakistan. Emotional intelligence shapes teacher-student relationships and classroom dynamics. The quantitative descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The respondents were 350 teachers from higher education institutions. The data were collected through a questionnaire to determine how emotional intel... Details

    Emotional Intelligence, Teachers, Higher Education Institute, Pakistan

    (1) Bakht Jamal
    PhD Scholar, Department of Teacher Education, Faculty of Education, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Hamid Nawaz Khan
    Lecturer, Department of Agricultural Extension Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Sultan Akbar Shah
    PhD Scholar, Institute of Education and Research, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
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44 - Peer-Mediated Strategies for Managing Inclusive Early Childhood Classrooms: A Ph

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).44
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).44      Published : Jun 2023

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    This qualitative phenomenological study explored early childhood teachers’ perspectives on managing inclusive classrooms in Lahore, Pakistan. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 teachers from 9 inclusive schools. Thematic analysis revealed that most teachers reported that students help each other in inclusive classrooms through peer learning and cooperation. Teachers created mi... Details

    Inclusive Education, Classroom Management, Peer Strategies, Self-directed Strategies, Early Childhood Education

    (1) Marryum Tahira
    M.Phil. Graduate, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Faran Ahmed
    English Language Trainer, Future Institute of O level and A level, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Faisal Anis
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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45 - Effectiveness of Employing the English Language as a Medium of Instruction in ES

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).45
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).45      Published : Jun 2023

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    The present research was an effort to explore the effectiveness of the English language as a medium of instruction in ESL learning in the Pakistani educational system. By using a quasi-experimental research design a purposive sample of 72 students equally from both genders was selected from the population of a government primary school in district Kasur. Pretest and posttest were used as research ... Details

    Medium of instruction, English & Urdu mediums, Pakistani educational system, ESL learning, Experimental research

    (1) Salma Jeevan
    M.Phil. English (Linguistics), Lahore Leads University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Sonal Khan Maitlo
    M.Phil. English (Linguistics), Lahore Leads University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Athar Nawaz Jalbani
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of English (Linguistics), Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan.
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46 - Role of Collaborative Strategies in Enhancing ESL Learners' Motivation: A Critic

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).46
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).46      Published : Jun 2023

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    This study investigates the role of Collaborative Strategies in enhancing ESL learners' motivation. Through critical discourse analysis, three key strategies emerge - group projects and cooperative learning, interactive language games and simulations, and encouraging peer feedback and assessment. These strategies align with sociocultural theory, gamification, task-based language teaching, and soci... Details

    ESL Learning Motivation, Collaborative Strategies, Discourse Analysis, Cooperative Learning, Games-based Learning, Peer Feedback and Assessment

    (1) Nargis Noor Jalalzai
    M.Phil. in Education. Department of Education, University of Loralai, Balochistan, Pakistan.
    (2) Mehwish Jameel
    M.Phil. Applied Linguistics, School of English, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Bibi Ranra
    Lecturer, Department of English, City University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
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47 - School Dropout and Suicide Intention of Students: A Study at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).47
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).47      Published : Jun 2023

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    The pressure on the students for high marks creates exam phobia, which in turn causes school drop-out and suicide intention of the students. With the help of examination phobia (EPH), this study looked into the effects of parental pressure for high grades (PPHM) on students' intention to commit suicide (SI) and drop out (SD). It was also discovered that the socioeconomic status and education of th... Details

    Education, Examination Phobia, Pakistan, Parental Pressure, Secondary Schools, Bunir

    (1) Niaz Ali
    Lecturer, Department of Education, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Dir Upper, KP, Pakistan..
    (2) Rooh ul Amin
    Lecturer, Department of Education, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Dir Upper, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Shahzaib
    Senior Section Head, Army Public School Engineers, Akora Khattak, KP, Pakistan.
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48 - Adoption of Information Communication Technology during the Pandemic: Exploring

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).48
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).48      Published : Jun 2023

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    This study aimed at exploring the university teachers’ experiences regarding the adoption of Information Communication Technology (ICT) during the pandemic in Punjab. The sample has been selected conveniently from four public universities based in Punjab. The sample consisted of 28 university teachers teaching in the Education departments. The data were collected with the help of a semi-stru... Details

    ICT Tools, University Teachers, Pandemic in Pakistan, Adoption of ICT

    (1) Rukhsana Bashir
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Special Education, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Nimra Zia
    Lecturer, Noon Business School, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Sahrish Saba
    Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, Shifa Tameer-e-Milat University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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49 - Impact of QAED Punjab Promotion-linked Training on Developing Teachers' Competen

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).49
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).49      Published : Jun 2023

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    Training has a significant impact on teachers’ development. This study aims for a meta- analysis on the impact of the Quaid-e-Azam Academy for Educational Development (QAED)/DSD Punjab's promotion-linked training program enhancement of teachers' competencies, specifically focusing on their role as educational leaders in schools across Punjab, especially school leaders. The data sources in th... Details

    Quaid-e-Azam Academy for Educational Development (QAED), Promotion-linked Training (PLTs), Teacher’s Education (TE), Services Teacher Training Program (STTP)

    (1) Muhammad Abbas
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, Superior University, Quaid-e-Azam Academy for Educational Development (QAED/DSD), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ayesha Tariq
    Ph. D. Scholar, Department of Education, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Arif
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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50 - An Analysis of the Deforming Tendencies in the English Translation of Zama Jwand

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).50
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).50      Published : Jun 2023

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    This thesis analyses the English translation "My Life and Struggle" by Imtiaz Ahmad Sahibzada, of the Pashto text "Zama Jwand Ao Jidojehad" by Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan. In the current study "Zama Jwand Ao Jidojehad" is the source text, while "My life and struggle" is the target text for analysis. Selected excerpts of the said books are extracted for translation purposes. It adopts a qualitative met... Details

    Zama Jwand Ao Jidojehad, Deforming Tendencies, Translation

    (1) Asif Khan
    M.Phil., Department of English, Northern University, Nowshera, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Israr Ahmad
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of English, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Kamran Zaib
    M.Phil. Department of English, Northern University, Nowshera, KP, Pakistan.
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51 - Effects of Head Teaches' Task-Oriented Behavior on Teachers’ Perf

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).51
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).51      Published : Jun 2023

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    This study aimed to illuminate the effects of head teachers' task-oriented leadership style on secondary grade teachers' performance. The head teachers and teachers of the secondary level of Lahore City constituted the population of the study. From this population, 300 teachers and students were selected as samples by stratified random sampling technique. Data was collected by using survey questio... Details

    Task-oriented Leadership, Head Teacher, Secondary Level, Teachers' Performance

    (1) Muhammad Iqbal
    Associate Professor, Division of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Syed Kamran Ali Razi
    Lecturer, Department of Special Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Afifa Bibi
    M.Phil. Education (ELPS), University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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52 - Problems Faced and Coping Strategies during Online Teaching by EFL Teachers at S

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).52
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).52      Published : Jun 2023

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    This research explored the challenges faced by EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teachers in the realm of online teaching/learning and the strategies to overcome these obstacles. The objectives were to explore the challenges of EFL teachers during online teaching classes and to suggest coping strategies for EFL teachers. Twenty teachers were selected randomly from five secondary schools. The stu... Details

    Language Learning Problems, Coping Strategies, Students’ Learning

    (1) Muhammad Faisal Farid
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Sabahat Parveen
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Asif Iqbal
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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53 - Public Secondary Schools’ Early Childhood Education System and it

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).53
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).53      Published : Jun 2023

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    In contrast to underdeveloped nations, developed countries worldwide have achieved dominance through their focus on research and education. This study aimed to investigate initiatives in early childhood education by examining the perspectives of teachers and school principals. The data was gathered from 140 teachers and 140 principals in Kasur, utilizing a 5-point Likert scale. Statistical analysi... Details

    Teacher Perceptions, Early Childhood Education Initiatives

    (1) Mirza Zafarullah Farmayash
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Shafqat Ali
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Samra Mehmood
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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54 - Enhancing Digital Skills for the Deaf in Lahore: A Study of Training Program Eff

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).54
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).54      Published : Jun 2023

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    This research aimed to explore the effectiveness of computer courses offered in different vocational institutes as perceived by persons with hearing impairment (PWHI). The research utilized a quantitative paradigm with a descriptive design. The target population comprised PWHI who had undertaken computer training. A convenience sampling technique was used to collect data from 180 PWHI enrolled in ... Details

    Computer Training, Hearing Impairment, Vocational Education, Student Perceptions, Accessibility, Employability, Pakistan

    (1) Khurram Khaliq
    M.Phil. Special Education Graduate & Computer Operator, University of Management & Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Maliha Riaz
    M.Phil. Special Education Graduate & Sign Language Interpreter, University of Management & Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Shazia Anwar
    MS Speech Language Pathology, Sign Language Interpreter, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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55 - Development and Implementation of Vocational Awareness Program for Parents of Ch

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).55
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).55      Published : Jun 2023

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    The main objective of this study was to develop and implement a vocational awareness program targeting parents of children with special needs. The study employed a descriptive quantitative survey methodology, with a sample of 21 parents (12 male and 9 female. A self-structured questionnaire was used to gather data from parents, with 21 questionnaires administered before and after the program's imp... Details

    Parents of Special Children, Vocational Awareness Program, Special Education Students, Special Education

    (1) Muhammad Zia Ur Rehman
    M.Phil. Special Education, Department of Education, Institute of Southern Punjab, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Nadeem Iqbal
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Bahauddin Zakaria University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Shokat Zaman
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Educational Research and Assessment, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
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56 - University Teachers and Moonlighting Payments in Northern Pakistan

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).56
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).56      Published : Jun 2023

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    There are studies on moonlighting, but literature on moonlighting wages and its determinants is scarce. To know the factors that influence the secondary job payments in government higher education institutions, I took a sample from all the public sector universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan in multi-stages with a total of 656 teachers. I have collected data from all 656 teachers and separate... Details

    Generalized Linear Modeling, Moonlighting Wage, OLS, University Teachers

    (1) Noor Jehan
    Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Fahim Nawaz
    Lecturer, Department of Economics, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
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57 - Impact of ICT Proficiency on Teachers' Work Performance in Distance Learning

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).57
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).57      Published : Jun 2023

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    This study investigated the impact of Information and Communication Technology Proficiency (ICT-P) on teachers' work performance (WP) within distance learning contexts. Employing a quantitative design, a cross-sectional survey was administered to assess the ICT-P and WP of teachers working in distance learning institutes; Virtual University and Allama Iqbal Open University. Using stratified samp... Details

    Information and Communication Technology Proficiency, Distance Learning, Work Performance, Digital Literacy

    (1) Syed Alamdar Hasnain Naqvi
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of EPPSL, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Zafar Iqbal
    Assistant Professor. Department of EPPSL, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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58 - Fostering Critical Thinking in Pakistani Secondary School Science: A Teacher's V

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).58
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).58      Published : Jun 2023

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    This qualitative narrative study explored a science teacher’s perceptions and lived experiences regarding developing critical thinking skills among secondary school students in Pakistan. An in-depth interview was conducted with a 45-year-old physics teacher with 18 years of teaching experience. The findings revealed that although the teacher recognized the importance of developing Critical T... Details

    Critical Thinking, Science Education, Teaching Methods, Pakistan, Secondary School

    (1) Muhammad Jamil
    Lecturer, Department of Education, Govt College Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Aisha Mahmood
    Assistant Professor, Division of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Sajid Masood
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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59 - The Road to Doctoral Success: A Model for High-Quality PhD Supervision in Educat

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).59
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).59      Published : Jun 2023

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    This paper explores effective PhD supervision pedagogies in Education through qualitative interviews with 5 current doctoral students and 3 faculty supervisors in Pakistan. The findings reveal key best practices including dual supervision in theory and methodology, regular student-supervisor meetings, collaborative publishing and conference participation, multifaceted written and verbal feedback, ... Details

    PhD Supervision, Doctoral Education, Education, Mentoring, Graduate School

    (1) Sajid Masood
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Fareeha Khawaja
    MPhil Graduate, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Yasira Waqar
    Associate Professor, Syed Ahsan Ali and Syed Marti Ali School of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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60 - Effectiveness of Teaching Practices of Teaching English: A Comparison of Public

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).60
10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-II).60      Published : Jun 2023

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    This article explores the effectiveness of teaching practices in English instruction in Faisalabad District, comparing the approaches employed by public and private schools. The study adopts a comparative research design to analyze the teaching practices in English instruction between 10 public and 10 private schools. A stratified sampling technique is used to ensure representation from 10 public ... Details

    ELT, Classroom Management, Teacher-student Ratio, Resources and Technology, Professional Development

    (1) Sumera Rashid
    Secondary School Teacher (SST), Government MC Girls High School People's Colony No 1 Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Noreen Akhtar
    Headmistress, Govt Girls High School, QADIR Baux Tehsil Kamalia, Toba Tek Singh, Punjab, Pakistan.
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